Quinta do Vale Formoso

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  • Peaceful and family-friendly site on an equestrian farm in the hills
  • A 25-minute drive to Caldas da Rainha and 10 from Salinas de Rio Maior
  • Swimming pool, indoor common room, kitchen, guided walks and barbecues
Can’t decide between coast, countryside or city? Be within driving distance of all three at Quinta do Vale Formoso, a site in the hills of central Portugal a 25-minute drive from Caldas da Rainha and around half an hour to sandy Foz do Arelho beach. If you’re planning a lazy hol and this Atlantic Ocean destination sounds a tad too far for splash time, have no fear: you can still wallow in the water with ease at a swimming pool in the park’s grounds. And what grounds they are... Quinta do Vale Formoso’s grassy gardens, stretching out towards a line of tall trees in the distance, helps this prettily titled park live up to its name and also house fab facilities for horsing about including a riding arena, stables and a training school. Trotting, galloping and cantering generally get you working up an appetite? Barbecues are on site and you can take your food into the cosy common area to settle down on squishy armchairs beside the fireplace. Outdoor activities close by are at Serras de Aire e Candeeiros Natural Park around a 20-minute drive away, for trekking through a barren landscape, spelunking in chalky caves or searching for the fossilised tracks of dinosaurs. Nearer still are the Salinas de Rio Maior, to see artisans sift salt from the pools and process it in an age-old way. Portugal’s rife with ancient sights of note as well as long-running traditions, from the massive Castle of Óbidos (25 minutes’ drive) to the stately Alcobaça Monastery. And if you want to get to know the Leiria area like a local? Ask site staff about guided walks, wine and cheese nights, and quad biking through the surrounds.

Campground type

Tent sites 50
Camper sites 10
RV sites 10
Open all year

Languages spoken

English

Portuguese

Features

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Playground

Recreation room/arcade

TV room

Takeout

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available

Car parking by site/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Free wifi

Grocery store

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Laundromat

Parent & baby washroom

Payphone

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Restrooms

Shower available

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed

Barbecue provided

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Forest

Hikers’ paradise

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities

Dump station

Electric car charging point(s)

Propane/gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Convenience store nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm

Medium (26-50 sites)

Nearby leisure

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Horseback riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Surf school nearby

Tennis nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Location

Quinta do Vale Formoso

Venda da Costa

Alvorninha

Caldas da Rainha

Portugal

2500-344

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Lisbon +0000 (GMT+00:00)

GPS

39.38736°N
-8.99211°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

On the way to Foz do Arelho beach from the site, drop by the Lagoa de Óbidos (35 minutes' drive), to kitesurf and windsurf on the lagoon (or just watch others showing off their skills...). The famed beach of Nazaré is a little further on at a 40-minute drive from the site, home to one of the world’s biggest waves as well as – in the words of Quinta do Vale Formoso’s owners – “fireworks, folk dancing and a fair”. Portugal’s capital also got a festival spirit: make a beeline to Lisbon for cool shopping, old streets snaking down hills and topnotch seafood restaurants an hour and 15 minutes away.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
S. Martinho Do Porto 11.4 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Foz Do Arelho-Lagoa 12.7 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Salgado 12.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Praia Do Mar 13.1 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Bom Sucesso 13.2 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Reviews

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  • Does Quinta do Vale Formoso have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Quinta do Vale Formoso dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Quinta do Vale Formoso? On the way to Foz do Arelho beach from the site, drop by the Lagoa de Óbidos (35 minutes' drive), to kitesurf and windsurf on the lagoon (or just watch others showing … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Quinta do Vale Formoso?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  9:30 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  Anytime
    Read more